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Home / Early Learning / Pictures for Marines {Supporting Our Troops}

Pictures for Marines {Supporting Our Troops}

Shared by Mary Catherine 8 Comments

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Last week, we were finishing up a mini-unit about America in preschool.  As part of this mini-unit, we discussed Americans in the armed forces.  Now, I must tell you I’m a little biased about this topic, as most of my family is retired or active duty military.  My father is a retired Marine, making me a Marine “brat”.  ðŸ™‚  So I thought it would be wonderful if the children drew some pictures for Marines!

Table of Contents

  • Materials for the Pictures
  • Pictures for Marines
  • Done-for-You Preschool Resources

Materials for the Pictures

Don’t be fooled by the length of this list of materials. It’s full of things that I’m sure you already have on hand! Here’s what we used (I may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post):

  • White paper or cardstock
  • Markers
  • Colored pencils
  • Crayons
  • Construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
pictures for Marines from kids, kids write to Marines, kids write to soldiers
Some of the kiddos drew pictures of their families for the Marines. Every time I look at this, though, I’m reminded of the “scrubbing bubbles” commercials!

Pictures for Marines

The children did a wonderful job with this little project of ours.  A few of them really got into it, creating multiple pictures to send.  There were pictures of their families, themselves, what they thought the Marines looked like, flowers, American flags and more.  I was very proud of the kiddos for taking their time to create pictures they thought the Marines would enjoy.

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Other children drew pictures of things, such as flowers, they’d like to give to the Marines.

Once the children completed their drawings, they were excited to tell us what they’d done.  We took dictations, writing on their pictures as they told the story.  Many of the children expressed their wish for the soldiers to return home.  I was moved that the students were so interested in talking about the Marines’ families and how much the Marines were likely missed.  [Dad, if you’re reading this . . . yes, I know Marines aren’t soldiers, but the preschool kiddos call everyone in the Armed Forces “soldiers”.]

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One boy said he drew “hearts connecting to soldier and his family”. I totally teared up hearing that!

My dad was nice enough to get me the address to one of his former companies, so they’ll receive our students’ drawings.  I hope the pictures bring smiles to the faces of men and women who work so hard for our country, often with little or no appreciation.  Have you and your children/students ever written to men/women in the armed forces?

Shared at Delicate Construction’s Made By Little Hands Monday

Done-for-You Preschool Resources

Planning meaningful lessons for students week after week while balancing other teaching responsibilities and a personal life can be a daunting task. That’s where Preschool Teacher 101 comes in to save you time!

The pictures for marines will be a perfect addition to Preschool Teacher 101’s America lesson plans! Click on the image below to find out more about the resource.

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America Lesson Plans

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  1. claudia says

    March 10, 2013 at 5:17 am

    Your blog is so cute! I’ve nominated it for the Liebster Award:
    http://www.prettylittledahlia.com/2013/03/award-nominations.html

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    • MaryC says

      March 10, 2013 at 10:57 am

      Awww, thank you! And thanks so much for nominating me! I’m tickled . . . can’t wait to read more about it on your page. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kristine says

    March 10, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    oh my goodness! This is too sweet, such a wonderful thing for you to do and teach. I love all the drawings, there is no doubt these will bring smiles to the troops faces 🙂

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    • MaryC says

      March 10, 2013 at 11:21 pm

      Thank you! I got a kick out of them, so I’m hoping the Marines will enjoy them too. Hope you have a great week, and thanks for co-hosting the hop.

      Reply
  3. Jen says

    March 11, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    Hey! Love all the craft ideas and activities! Will have to pin a bunch for “down the road”! Love that the kids are sending pictures to the marines!

    Reply
    • MaryC says

      March 11, 2013 at 4:21 pm

      Thanks for stopping by! I hope you find some good ideas for later on. I enjoyed checking out Team Bowen, especially the “ten on ten” post. 🙂 Hope you have a great week!

      Reply
  4. Rachel says

    March 14, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    What a lovely project. I’m sure the people in the armed forces will be delighted to get a special delivery!

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    • MaryC says

      March 14, 2013 at 3:24 pm

      Thank you! I hope they are. 🙂

      Reply
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